Ford Explorer (2010 and older) SUV | Crossover
Ford Explorer (2010 and older) SUV | Crossover
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[Nov 29, 2003]
wrvpro108
Model Reviewed:
Ford Explore
Strength:
Good handeling, Reliable, Good for off road uses, PLunty of storage and seating.
Weakness:
Loud Power steering pump, And Transmision slip My Explore has mad it trough some tough obsticals when i took it on a trip up in the mountains on an off road trip. I was the only ford their, everyone elts being jeeps. With my 3 inch body life and 31" a/t tires i made it up hills that other jeep wranglers and rubicons couldnt. The 5 hour Trip back was surly more comforitable in the Explore than a jeep also. |
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[Nov 25, 2003]
killingtime2day
Model Reviewed:
Explorer XLT Sport
Strength:
Good looks, have a good history with the Ford XLT & Mercury Mountaineer.
Weakness:
Lousy tires with car, will replace soon. Like the looks, solid feel, like the 17 inch wheels. Came equiped with Moonroof, 290 watt stereo with 6 CD changer, leather and Tire Pressure Monitor. Great Dealership in Palm Beach County Fl. |
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[Nov 24, 2003]
Jim Pitbull
Model Reviewed:
Explorer XLS
Strength:
Strong 4.0l engine, comfortable ride for an SUV, always fun in the mud.
Weakness:
None No problems yet, good engine, good ride, cannot complain. 133000 km and runs and drives like it has 100 km on it. Similar Products Used: None, my first SUV. |
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[Nov 22, 2003]
joehawk
Model Reviewed:
Explorer Sport XLT
Strength:
Quick turning radius, height gives a view over most traffic ahead, great acceleration, looks great. 5 speed auto is really smooth, really hard to tell when it shifts. Headlights are super bright and light up the road.
Weakness:
None Love this vehicle. Chose the shorter 2 door model because of limited length of our garage. It is 4 wheel drive with the limited slip diff. The thing turns in a surprisingly short radius, and handles more like sporty car[our other vehicle is a Mustang GT]. The ride was a little choppy at first, with the shorter wheelbase and solid rear axle when brand new, however now after 2000 miles, it is just right. Lots of cargo room, rear seats flip down easily. I like the rear hatch window which opens independently of the hatch door, so can easily put in small parcels etc. without needing to open the hatch door. Purchased it at end of year sale, with $4000 rebate, then Costco price, sticker price was $29,000 Similar Products Used: Toyota 4X4[1979 and still run it, great truck]. |
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[Nov 07, 2003]
ashley
Model Reviewed:
explorer sport
Strength:
looks nice, works well
Weakness:
bad gas mileage and not smooth ride I have had my car for almost a year. I have had no problems with it. |
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[Nov 04, 2003]
wood
Model Reviewed:
Ford EB 4DR
Strength:
Very Generous Cargo area with rear seat folded down.Room for 2 Labrador Retrievers & all my hunting/fishing gear when Dog Barrier (metal) is installed. Middle console leather Cusion has broken twice at plastic support piece. Has nice STEEL BUMPERS.
Weakness:
Recalls-Tires- Bushings-Bearings. No Airbag for driver or passenger. Seat belts only. Other than that none observed. Have gotten 263,000 miles out of this Vehicle by Changing the oil religiously every 3,000 miles. Only had 1 Tranny repair @ 160k and other than wearing out 2 sets of Firestones BEFORE the Recall & replacing 2 tie rods & the 2 Bushings BEFORE they announced the RECALL on them . Most of the time we have had 'positve experiences' with this eleven year old vehicle we bought new. Vehicle came with dealer installed ABS Sunroof with liner & (Safety Hidden kill switch for engine.)We added tube style running boards and Bug visor on front hood + locking gas cap !!. Vehicle has been very reliable when driven at 'normal" highway speeds. Very little chance of rollover "if" one obeys the speed limits. [We thought we had such a decent experience when it came time to get a new truck we selected a 1999 Eddie Bauer 4Dr<--------NOT a Good Experience thus far...SERIOUS QUALITY ISSUES.] Similar Products Used: 1986 Ford F-150,1988 Mazda RX7,1992 Ford Crown Victoria. |
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[Sep 27, 2003]
Dan Sands
Model Reviewed:
Ford Explorer Limited
Strength:
Lots of power,easy to drive, good ride, decent milage and it looks good.
Weakness:
None so far Purchased with 48K miles on it.5.0 V8 full time 4x4. So far this vehicle has been bullet proof! Fuel economy has been a pleasent surprise 18 around town and 23 on the road. This SUV was owned by a large oil company as an executive car before we purchased it and had very good maint. Similar Products Used: First SUV lots of F150s, Thunderbirds, bonneville etc |
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[Sep 22, 2003]
shift
Model Reviewed:
Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition
Strength:
Everything is great. very roomy, runs well. No problems what so ever!
Weakness:
Stiff suspension Has 120,000 miles and had pulled over 3500lbs for the past 4 years pulling my ski boat. What can I say? A Monster and a very nice SUV. Never gave me any problems and been very good to our family. Good on gas mileage,, about 17per gallon on the 4.0L (v6). Very comefortable... suv still looks new. Kinda hard to believe its an 1996 model. It just fits in so much with the modern vehicle out there today. Similar Products Used: Montero Sport. Jeep Grand Chrokee, Chevy Blazer. Montero Sport and Blazers are POS. |
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[Sep 02, 2003]
texasbigdawg
Model Reviewed:
Explorer XLS
Strength:
Rides well.
Weakness:
Air conditoner - does not operate in city traffic Rear differential - makes a whining noise - Ford has no repair (tech bulletin 17054) Disappointing for a Ford. Has been in the shop over 30 days in 5 months. Alot of quality issues that cannot be resolved. |
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[Aug 29, 2003]
shanny042900
Model Reviewed:
Explorer 4dr
Strength:
Widness...so much room!
Weakness:
Seats are too hard! Make a long trip rough. I just bought my first for Explorer, and I simply love it. Similar Products Used: Jeep Wrangler, Mustang, Ranger |